From 'El Chapo' to Chart-Topping Star: Meet the 31-Year-Old Lawyer Turned Music Sensation

Mariel Colón is a name that resonates with many due to her high-profile involvement as a defense lawyer for infamous Mexican cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán in the U.S. courts. Her extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the narco world combined with years of dedication to El Chapo's case have not only given her a platform but have also molded a new career path in the music industry.

Music has long been an integral part of Colón's life. Before her career as a lawyer and the subsequent stint in El Chapo's case, Colón was also exposed to the music scene. She comes from a musical family and started singing actively in church choirs as a child. Her interest in various genres of music including Mexican regional, romantic ballads, and Latin pop later played a vital role in the new chapter of her life.

The idea of entering the music scene has been around for some time now for Colón. The concept may have sparked much earlier for her but she needed her time to be completely emotionally and financially prepared to embark on such a journey. With adequate skills, she can now be seen leveraging her experience as a defense lawyer to script her musical history.

The musical landscape in which Colón is choosing to reinvent herself is vastly different and vibrant with fresh talent. More than ever before, the once-regional Mexican music scene is emerging onto a global stage with many artists and sub-genres making waves. With this in mind, Colón's songs have been carefully crafted to reflect her stories, as well as the authenticity she has managed to capture in her lyrics and overall delivery.

While Colón has no intention of abandoning her law career for the time being, her musical journey represents a bold new step into uncharted territory. Overcoming hurdles and challenging the skeptics are already proving that there is still more to Colón beyond the infamous drug lord she stood by in court.

Her musical journey is full of twists and turns. Leveraging her experience in this context isn't too common, nor is the manner in which she is choosing to utilize it for a new vocation.